Structural Diagnostics & Resilience
Prashant Gautam
Licensed Civil Engineer specializing in the post-fire assessment and resilience of critical infrastructure. Seeking to leverage my background in materials science experimentation and structural diagnostics to contribute to advanced research and innovation in an M.S. graduate program..
Featured Field Research
Highlighting my core competency in post-fire infrastructural assessment and repair strategy formulation.
Post-Fire Assessment of Federal Infrastructure
Project-Based Civil Engineer | Institute of Engineering Consultancy Service (IOECS)
- Damage Assessment: Executed Post-Fire Detailed Damage Assessments (DDA) for 44 federal and central government structures in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Materials Science Experimentation: Conducted Non-Destructive Testing (NDTs) including UPV, Rebound Hammer, Carbonation Depth Analysis, and Concrete Core Cutting to evaluate fire-induced compromise.
- Repair Technologies: Correlated field diagnostic data with advanced structural theory to draft forensic reports determining precise 'Repair vs. Demolition' strategies.
Academic & Field Philosophy
Working at the intersection of structural engineering, advanced manufacturing, and materials science.
Namaste! As a Pulchowk Campus alumnus, my engineering focus lies exactly where theoretical design meets real-world structural compromise.
My career is defined by evaluating the resilience of existing assets. From diagnosing fire-damaged concrete utilizing advanced NDT characterization, to actively supervising site construction and material quality controls (BBS, slump tests), I understand how structures are built, how they fail, and how they must be repaired.
I am highly motivated to bring this field experience into the laboratory, collaborating with leading researchers to develop innovative repair technologies for bridges and structural systems.
Transportation Infrastructure
ADB Certified: Road Slope Stability & Bio-engineering
Seismic Resilience
Dynamic modeling (ETABS) for high-rise stability
Site Engineering
Active QA/QC and structural code adherence
Engineering Portfolio
My foundational roles in design, supervision, and infrastructural planning.
Seismic Resistant Structural Design
- Performed comprehensive dynamic modeling of a B+G+9 building using ETABS.
- Applied IS 13920 (Ductile Detailing) to optimize energy dissipation during seismic events.
- Conducted Response Spectrum Analysis to confirm drift limits.
Site Supervision & Quality Assurance
- Supervising site construction to guarantee compliance with structural drawings and NBC codes.
- Leading reinforcement inspections (BBS) and evaluating formwork stability.
Rehabilitation & Cost Estimation
- Developing comprehensive Cost Estimates and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for structural rehabilitation.
- Aligning all repair cost projections with Government of Nepal financial norms.
Research & Field Toolkit
The methodologies I utilize for infrastructure assessment and design.